The 1996 Limerick Senior Hurling Championship was the 102nd staging of the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Limerick County Board.
Patrickswell were the defending champions.
On 3 November 1996, Patrickswell won the championship after a 1–12 to 0–06 defeat of Adare in a final replay.[1] It was their 15th championship title overall and their second title in succession.